Audit 56942

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$945,912
Findings
20
Programs
8
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-05

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
61404 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
61405 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
61406 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
61407 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
61408 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
61409 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
61410 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
61411 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
61412 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
61413 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637846 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637847 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637848 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637849 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637850 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637851 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637852 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637853 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637854 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P
637855 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes P

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
VKX2RVB8GZH7 Becky Walters Auditee
3199846323 Steven Duggan Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: Basis of PresentationThe accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (schedule) includes the federal award activity of Denver Community School District under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of Denver Community School District, it is not indented to and does not present the financial position, changes in financial position or cash flows of Denver Community School District.Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesExpenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments, or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.Indirect Cost RateDenver Community School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria - One important aspect of internal control is the segregation of duties among employees to prevent an individual employee from handling duties which are incompatible. Condition - We noted that cash receipts are issued and/or counted and bank deposits are prepared by the same person; an independent person does not open the mail and prepare an initial listing of the checks received and later compare the listing to the receipts issued; expenditures are processed, disbursements are recorded and checks are prepared by the same person and adjusting journal entries are recorded by one person and they are not reviewed or approved by a second person. Cause - Management has concluded that the benefits of hiring additional staff to properly segregate duties outweighs the potential benefits. Effect or Potential Effect - The potential effect of this control weakness is that fraud or errors could occur and not be detected within a reasonable period of time by District staff or management. Context - Pervasive. Identification of Repeat Finding - Yes. Auditor?s Recommendation - We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of business office employees. However, the District should review its procedures to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials. District?s Response - We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Auditor?s Conclusion - Response accepted.